Roe Deer
Capreolus capreolus
ForestLeast concernLeast concern
- Diet
- Herbivore
- Mass
- 25 kg
- Speed
- 60 km/h
- IUCN status
- Least concern (LC)
In short
The roe deer, also known as the roe, western roe deer, or European roe, is a species of deer. The male of the species is sometimes referred to as a roebuck. The roe is a small deer, reddish and grey-brown, and well-adapted to cold environments. The species is widespread in Europe, from the Mediterranean to Scandinavia, from Scotland to the Caucasus, and east as far as northern Iran.
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The roe deer, also known as the roe, western roe deer, or European roe, is a species of deer.